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06/20/2008 07:02
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 Hi all! I stumbled upon a new discussion topic shootin' the breeze on another thread Wondering what is good out there to read. It is the season of fun in the sun, relaxing, etc. What have you all read that is good? I am reading Tolle's "A new earth" Have to admit it is slow going. I think I need something a little less 'change the world" and a little more entertaining my mind What do you all have on the shelves?
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06/20/2008 07:09
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 Golf, I would be glad to ship you some books I have shelves full of them. I liked the Jean Auel books the first Clan of the Cavebear...was a really good one. Also, Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane is a good read..the end is a head spinner...it makes you go back and read the whole thing over to see what you missed. Jeffery Deever books are good if you like mysteries.

I love books...they are my friends. It is like watching a movie when I read. Only trouble is putting the darn thing down to get things done...I always want to see what happens.

Just thought of a few more...Dean Koontz MIDNIGHT

if you like a little romance and mystery/suspense.

Dandelion Wine...short stories by Ray Bradbury an oldie but, goodie.

Of course, THE FOUNTAIN HEAD...Ayn Rand.

And Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand...i reread this one every summer...it is my favorite.

Anthem...again Ayn Rand short story futuristic.

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"In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan



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06/20/2008 07:14
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 Hi, Golferel: I've been an avid reader since childhood. I stopped reading for many years cause it bothered hubby (I think cause it's a solitary thing). When I was diagnosed with cancer three years ago, I started picking up books again cause I learned to never go to a dr.'s office, hospital or clinic w/o a book.

I like several different types of things, and since I'm on a strict budget have to browse the used book stores and the library.

My favorite escapism stuff is the Deathlands series by James Axler. The series contains more than 80 titles that are readily available, can be read in any order. It's about Earth 100 years in the future after a nuclear holocaust, and a small band of people who roam it. Rather violent stuff, written more for guys, but I enjoy the story lines.

Lately I've found several titles I'm enjoying under "paranormal," books about vampires.

I've read everything by William Sarabande in the "First Americans" series, about how man arrived in North America via the Bering Sea land bridge.

Also like mysteries by P.J. Parrish.

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06/20/2008 07:17
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 Norma: Have you read Sarabande's books? It's like Jean Auel, set in North America w/o the emphasis on romance.
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06/20/2008 07:47
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 norma,

good morning, how are you? i am feeling better...but am not going to eat breakfast until 11:40...my normal time...
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06/20/2008 08:33
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 Hey Kim...glad you are better...

Warhorse.. I will order those books...I love end of the world stuff. Maybe it is the survivor in me...i try to figure out if I were in those circumstances how to survive...thanks for putting me on the new series...I haven't read those.

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06/20/2008 10:10
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 Sounds as if Ayn Rand is great. I will try to get some in the library. If you have some to send - what a treat! I just picked up 'Night' by Elie Weisel at the library. I guess I just gravitate towards those. So some of your suggestions will be a nice change! I just read 'Miracle in the Andes' and 'Alive' after seeing a story about it on Sportcenter. About a rugby team in South America and their plane crash in the Andes. About a third of them survive. It is amazing...especially wondering if you could survive! 'Miracle' is more personable and more optimistic. I would be happy to send it to you. Thanks for all the ideas. You guys are great!

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06/20/2008 10:34
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 Norma: Thanks for the tip on "Anthem." I just looked it up and read it. Great stuff! I know I read one of her novels in high school (when Jesus was a little boy!) but can't remember which one.

After I started reading Axler a few years ago I got curious about who he was and how someone could have written over 80 novels. Found out that it's a pseudonym; the publishing house has some sort of ground rules for stories in the series and therefore at least a dozen different authors have written books in the series.

They have another one called "Outlanders," also futuristic w/aliens on Earth. Haven't tried any of those.

Mitchell Smith wrote a triology about future on the Earth after a nuclear holocaust which was pretty good--"Snowfall," "Kingdom River" & "Moonrise."

"Is this a blessing? Or is it a curse?
Does it get any better? Can it get any worse?
Will it go on forever? Is it over tonight?
Does it come with the darkness? Does it bring out the light?
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06/20/2008 12:58
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 Golferel: The story behind "Alive" was a true event that happened when Norma and I were young--which would be about 1,000 years ago.
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Will it go on forever? Is it over tonight?
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06/20/2008 13:10
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 FUNNY!!!!!
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